Analysis of skeletal movements in mandibular distraction osteogenesis.

Yeshwant K, Seldin EB, Gateno J, Everett P, White CL, Kikinis R, Kaban LB, Troulis MJ. Analysis of skeletal movements in mandibular distraction osteogenesis. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2005;63(3):335–40.

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to use geometric parameters of movement, calculated from 3-dimensional computed tomography (CT) data, to determine the curvilinear distractor dimensions required to correct mandibular deformities in a series of patients.
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